CN102413990A - Modular automated tool dispenser - Google Patents

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CN102413990A
CN102413990A CN2010800181986A CN201080018198A CN102413990A CN 102413990 A CN102413990 A CN 102413990A CN 2010800181986 A CN2010800181986 A CN 2010800181986A CN 201080018198 A CN201080018198 A CN 201080018198A CN 102413990 A CN102413990 A CN 102413990A
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The invention relates to a modular automated tool dispenser comprising at least one tool delivery module with at least one tool compartment containing a plurality of tools that are combined to form tool classes and with a plurality of tool conveying devices, each device being associated with one of the tool classes and conveying tools of one class to a tool delivery point. Each tool class is defined by the tool type, tool size and/or the tool weight as a tool parameter. The dispenser also comprises a tool selection device for selecting the desired tool class and the number of tools to be delivered and for activating the tool conveying device that is associated with the selected tool class.

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Modularization automated tool dispensing machines
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of like claim 1 modularization automated tool as described in the preamble dispensing machines and a kind of like claim 27 instrument allocator as described in the preamble.
Background technology
Utilize the automated tool dispensing machines can fast access tool component and tool fitting, reduce the instrument cost.Can also instrument be provided and delivered to the licensee with controlled manner in addition, and understand operating position and the service life and the quality of various tool at any time through integrated software.Through the automation of automated tool dispensing machines, can also realize that 24 hours instruments visit access in other words (that is, also can during in shifts, visit), but can not produce considerable human cost.From through examining, the use of automated tool dispensing machines has greatly alleviated tool wear, because according to concrete system, every instrument all has corresponding director, and when dispensing, can detect.Actual 20% to 40% the cost of practicing thrift.Be known that in addition and entrust external company to carry out tool management that current tool stock and automatic supplemental tool can be understood at any time through integrated software and corresponding network by this company through a kind of like this system.
But at present to have flexibility ratio low excessively for known automated tool dispensing machines, to shortcomings such as the adaptive capacity of individual demand, requirement and the variation of business organization are not enough, thereby can't perform to above-mentioned potential advantages ultimate attainment.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, the objective of the invention is to overcome above-mentioned shortcoming.
The solution that the present invention is used for reaching above-mentioned purpose is the characteristic of claim 1 or 27.What dependent claims related to is preferred implementation.
First aspect of the present invention relates to a kind of automated tool dispensing machines; It comprises at least one instrument dispensing module and an instrument selecting arrangement; Said instrument dispensing module comprises at least one tool box and a plurality of instrument transport; Be provided with the instrument that is gathered into a plurality of instrument classifications in the said tool box; Each corresponding instrument classification of said instrument transport and instrument that respectively will a said instrument classification are delivered to the instrument point of providing and delivering, and wherein, said instrument classification is limited tool types, tool sizes and/or instrument weight as tool parameters respectively; Said instrument selecting arrangement is used to select instrument classification of expecting and the number of tools that needs dispensing, and is used for starting choosing the pairing instrument transport of instrument classification.
According to the present invention; Every automated tool dispensing machines includes at least one instrument dispensing module; This instrument dispensing module comprises at least one tool box, in this tool box, is provided with some instruments of classifying by the instrument classification, wherein; Each tool box can only comprise the instrument of an instrument classification, perhaps comprises the instrument of a plurality of instrument classifications.If only there are some instrument classifications like this in the tool box; These instrument classifications determine that at it on size of corresponding tool box size be comparable together with the instrument transport of distributing to them; Then this tool box size needn't be complementary with the instrument classification of the maximum that is wherein comprised, and this size to the automated tool dispensing machines is favourable.Said instrument transport constitutes the minimum " organization unit " of automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention: a plurality of instrument transports are unified into a tool box; At least one tool box is unified into a module again, and at least one module constitutes " delivering part " that be connected with said instrument selecting arrangement (preferably being embodied as the another one module) of automated tool dispensing machines again.In other words: modular concept of the present invention continues from outside to inside.At this, can be according to concrete conditions such as business organization, places, with one or more the putting in the first place in the above-mentioned tool parameters." tool types " this tool parameters for example is drill bit, milling cutter or the like." tool sizes " for example is bit diameter, grinding wheel diameter, grinding tool fineness or the like.Particularly, may be embodied as the said instrument selecting arrangement of guidance panel, keyboard, touch-screen or the like and being not precluded within outside the modular concept of the present invention.The also configurable printer that is used to print the taking-up record or takes out document of said instrument selecting arrangement.
Through the characteristic of claim 2 of the present invention, a plurality of identical, particularly less instruments (i.e. all consistent instrument of all parameters) are broken into a plurality of bags (being called " tool unit " at this) like indexable insert tip, throw away tip, thereby such instrument is not to provide and deliver one by one.Situation about will consider here is, less tool wear is faster, and it is inevitable higher to change frequency.Therefore, such instrument is not that to provide and deliver one by one be favourable, and this also can farthest shorten the distance time between lathe and the automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention.Another advantage is that the instrument that preferably is stored in the automated tool dispensing machines with packing manner just needn't be packed afterwards more one by one.
Through the characteristic of claim 3 of the present invention, a plurality of tool boxes with suitably but in principle arbitrarily mode be arranged in the instrument dispensing module, each tool box wherein respectively is assigned with the own instrument point of providing and delivering.If only comprise the instrument of an instrument classification that limits tool types, tool sizes and instrument weight fully basically in the tool box; For example only comprise drill bit through the size range that clearly limits; Such scheme advantage is so, and the workman can the corresponding tool box of with clearly defined objective ground access, and another advantage is that compact Layout can be realized in each tool box; And then the tool box number that can hold in the increase instrument dispensing module, particularly when the instrument classification is limited tool sizes.
Through the characteristic of claim 4 of the present invention, the number of said instrument dispensing point can be reduced, thereby the structure of automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention can be further simplified, improve its antijamming capability, and then reduce its purchase cost and maintenance cost.In the case, being assigned in the tool box of each instrument dispensing point and preferably comprising similar instrument respectively, also promptly, is consistent on a plurality of parameters of the pairing instrument classification of these instruments in above-mentioned parameter.
Based on the characteristic of claim 4, claim 5 defines a kind of arrangement of said instrument in instrument dispensing module, and in this instrument dispensing module, a plurality of tool boxes are assigned with a shared instrument dispensing point.Here for example suppose: these tool boxes are stacked up and down, and this instrument dispensing point is in sustained height with nethermost tool box.Therefore, rationally way is that the heaviest instrument is arranged in the bottom as far as possible.If instrument dispensing point is carried out respective design (as follows), just can also reduce the drop height and the impact strength of instrument.
The arrangement that the characteristic of claim 5 limited is in all the instrument of the shared instrument dispensing in tool box point is provided and delivered module; Instrument is heavy more; Residing position is just low more, avoids instrument and/or automated tool dispensing machines impaired whereby, and the emphasis of the characteristic of claim 6 is workers'health; Therefore its regulation is " definitely " position in the said automated tool dispensing machines, but not " relatively " position in the said instrument dispensing module.In this case, with regard to the arrangement in the automated tool dispensing machines, " weight " parameter is more important than type and these two parameters of size with regard to instrument.If automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention comprises a plurality of tool boxes; These tool boxes can all be arranged in the instrument dispensing module or be distributed on a plurality of instrument dispensing modules; So under this prerequisite; Favourable way is with the instrument classification that substantially corresponding to instrument forms wherein to be comprised on this parameter of weight, and these instruments or instrument classification be arranged in allow the workman to carry out ergonomics to take out on the height or position of operation.
Through claim 7 and 8 the characteristic taking-up instrument that can easily make progress, and needn't stretch in the for example barrel of automated tool dispensing machines, this is convenient especially for the taking-up of heavy industry tool.Can know like this and see instrument, be convenient to grasp.It should be noted that according to claim 7 said instrument dispensing point is embodied as " groove that can swing ", and be to be embodied as " can around the turnover panel of trunnion axis upset " according to Claim 8.Under first kind of situation (claim 7); Instrument dispensing point itself is exactly one " receiving vessel " that can supply to choose instrument to fall into; And under second kind of situation (claim 8); The instrument dispensing point that is embodied as turnover panel only provides a passage, and this passage leads to the zone that the instrument of being provided and delivered is fallen in selected back.
Through said instrument dispensing point being embodied as drawer as claimed in claim 9 (being called for short " drawer type instrument dispensing point "), said instrument dispensing point and said instrument transport just can adopt other positioned opposite mode (" in addition " here is to reach with regard to the above-mentioned arrangement with respect to having now); Instrument can through other modes from corresponding tool box entering instrument dispensing point (claim 7) or from the tool box towards instrument dispensing point direction motion (claim 8).That is to say,, be arranged in the tool box and lean on very much the instrument of position, back to be fed forward to said the swing or a turning instrument dispensing zone that belongs to by the instrument transport according to claim 7 and 8.Said swing or turning instrument dispensing point always is positioned at the end of conveying circuit.And according to claim 9, instrument dispensing point is embodied as drawer.The degree of depth of this drawer can be smaller, and it just extends to (front portion) end of the conveying circuit of instrument transport like this.In the case, this drawer just can be incorporated into one without a doubt with in the door of the positive face closure of said at least one tool model or said automated tool dispensing machines (claim 12).When adopting this structure, the expanded range of instrument transport preferably covers and is used for the entire depth (from front to back) of tool rack of carrying tool.As replacement scheme, this drawer can extend to below the instrument transport.(claim 26) in the case can or abandon using auger conveyor as claimed in claim 14 (or similar conveying equipment) (prerequisite is that instrument dispensing point extends to backmost always), perhaps uses the short conveying equipment of length.If instrument on the said closed position be positioned at the instrument dispensing point that is embodied as drawer above, this moment can be through with the maintaining body release, choose in the drawer of instrument below just dropping to.But with regard to the manual operation drawer, perhaps subsequently of claim 10, the electric operating drawer.Said maintaining body may be embodied as hook or like; Instrument then is kept on this hook hangingly, perhaps is embodied as the cover plate of the tool rack of base plate form, and instrument is placed on this cover plate; Can this cover plate be removed by the appropriate control pulse, for example below instrument, take this cover plate away.According to a kind of preferred implementation, also can drawer for example be embodied as can be around the rotating disk of vertical pivot swing, to a certain extent as mixed form.
According to preferred implementation of the present invention, but said drawer can combine with said turnover turnover panel or said wobble groove.In the case, when this upset or swing mechanism break down, just can come the taking-up instrument through extracting drawer out.Normal condition is next can be through extracting drawer out or coming the taking-up instrument by means of the turnover panel or the groove that are incorporated in this drawer.
According to the characteristic of claim 10, can the electric operating mode open and/or close said instrument dispensing point, but for example wobble groove (claim 7), turning turnover panel (claim 8) or drawer (claim 9).Therefore electronic advantage of closing is to take out instrument and after but the expert does not have sky as the workman, and he needn't worry about and closes; Electronic closing can be taken place after predetermined a period of time automatically, and/or triggered by the light barrier, perhaps realizes through master cock (for example floor push).The advantage of electric opening is to avoid instrument dispensing point to open too early because of carelessness.The instrument that can prevent like this drops in the instrument dispensing point back that is in the enable possition, particularly under the situation of not taking other corresponding precautionary measures as yet.As replacement scheme, can be after tool device be accomplished the conveying of instrument opener dispensing point, guarantee that with this instrument is arranged in instrument dispensing point (claim 7) or instrument dispensing point place (claim 8).In addition; Software through automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention also can require to provide many instruments simultaneously; As long as meet corresponding rule, for example instrument is not the fact that drops in succession successively, and the instrument that requires to provide will be by dispensing in the lump; Can reduce the number of times of On/Off operation like this, and then alleviate the wearing and tearing of instrument dispensing point.
The characteristic of claim 12 according to the present invention can be touched all tool boxes simultaneously from the front, can simplify and accelerate the outfit of said automated tool dispensing machines like this.In addition, the free accessibility of tool box and instrument transport also is favourable for maintenance.
Replacement scheme as the door that is limited in the claim 12; A door that only hides the corresponding tool case or choose the tool box also can be set; In the case, instrument dispensing point itself is not incorporated in the door, but for example is arranged in this below in the automated tool dispensing machines front.
The modular concept that the characteristic of claim 13 has been stressed " modularization automated tool dispensing machines " of the present invention wherein, is not stipulated the arrangement of each instrument dispensing module in principle or is limited.On the contrary, instrument dispensing module can arrange arbitrarily and be merged into a unit according to preferred rule, i.e. alleged " delivering part " of preceding text.For example, if weight does not have the correlation that preceding text are stressed as one of them tool parameters, also promptly, the automated tool dispensing machines for example only comprises light parts, just can arrange each module according to other aspects.
According to the characteristic of claim 14, said instrument can be carried towards instrument dispensing point direction by auger conveyor and rotating driving device on tool rack, and wherein, said tool rack, auger conveyor and rotating driving device are the elements of said instrument transport.According to claim 1; Each corresponding instrument classification of the instrument transport of each this structure; In other words: through the instrument transport is carried out design as claimed in claim 13; Just particularly confirm pitch and the diameter of auger conveyor and with respect to the position of tool rack, can with the tool implementation optimum Match of the pairing instrument classification of instrument transport.The possibility of structural design and layout has been widened in the auxiliary use of transporting element (parts slide block) that is fit to.Therefore, instrument needn't directly " be grasped " by auger conveyor during means of delivery.For example, can arrange that these elements are driven by auger conveyor transverse to the conveying rod or the like of the longitudinal axis distribution of auger conveyor, itself drives instrument again, so this instrument also can be less than the diameter of auger conveyor.The size of auger conveyor not necessarily must be consistent with the size of treating means of delivery, and this can make automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention obtain simplifying, because in the tool sizes scope of broad, can use the auger conveyor of same size.In addition, said tool rack can be made up of the parts of a plurality of instruments of upper support in position.
Said tool rack preferably designs by claim 15 is said, promptly adopts the straight line design.Therefore, said auger conveyor adopts the straight line design equally and is parallel to tool rack and arranges.This can realize cramped construction, particularly under said tool box is embodied as the situation of drawer, helps the outfit of automated tool dispensing machines.Can be preferably be complementary like the described auger conveyor of claim 15 to 19, tool rack and the auxiliary positioned opposite mode of transporting between the element that might exist with corresponding tool parameters.
Through the characteristic of claim 21, for example, can successfully change the outfit of automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention because product line changes or product line frequently substitutes.Especially, there are different demands in purchase with the enterprise that automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention is installed aspect the size, and just different tools need store with the different tools case.
Characteristic through claim 22 and 24; Said automated tool dispensing machines easy operating; The feedback of the data that provided by said instrument selecting arrangement preferably can be revised, thereby can farthest avoid for example factor word transposition and the instrument dispensing that takes place makes mistakes.
Another aspect of the present invention relates to a kind of by the method like each described automated tool dispensing machines dispensing instrument in the claim 1 to 24, and it comprises the following steps: to need the dispensing number of tools through operating said instrument selecting arrangement selection tool and input; Start corresponding instrument transport with said instrument selecting arrangement; Open said instrument dispensing point; And after taking out said instrument, close said instrument dispensing point.
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Fig. 1 is the front overall picture oblique view of the exemplary embodiment of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is the front view of the exemplary embodiment of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention;
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are the auger conveyor and the tool rack embodiment of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention;
Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 are the exemplary outfit of the instrument transport of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention;
Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B are the diagrammatic side view of two kinds of embodiments in the tool box of the modularization automated tool dispensing machines of employing exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 7 C is the workman goes up the taking-up instrument from instrument dispensing point a view;
Fig. 8 A to Fig. 8 D is the side view and the front view in the tool box of the modularization automated tool dispensing machines of employing exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 9 is exemplary tool unit of the present invention and single workpiece of the same type;
Figure 10 to Figure 16 is the exemplary instrument dispensing point of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention;
Figure 17 is the diagrammatic side view of the tool model of employing embodiment of the present invention, and wherein, a unique tool dispensing point is assigned to a plurality of tool boxes;
Figure 18 is the diagrammatic side view of the tool model of employing embodiment of the present invention, and wherein, each tool box respectively is assigned with an instrument dispensing point;
Figure 19 is the diagrammatic side view of the tool model of employing embodiment of the present invention, and wherein, each tool box respectively is assigned with an instrument dispensing point.
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Fig. 1 is the front overall picture oblique view of the exemplary embodiment of modularization automated tool dispensing machines 10 of the present invention.As shown in Figure 1; Automated tool dispensing machines 10 comprises the drawer type instrument dispensing point 12 of a plurality of band ergonomics handle bars, instrument selecting arrangement 14 and a plurality of instrument dispensing point of swinging 18 of band display 16, and these instrument that can swing dispensing points are embodied as the groove of level substantially respectively.The cover plate on automated tool dispensing machines 10 right sides has removed in Fig. 1, therefore can see the tool box 20 that a plurality of fronts from automated tool dispensing machines 10 extend back and each is connected with the instrument dispensing point 18 that can swing here.As shown in Figure 1, drawer type instrument dispensing point 12 is different with the instrument dispensing point 18 that can swing dimensionally; Size can be selected by concrete needs.Module assembling mode shown in Figure 1 is exemplary.In addition, for example the handle bar from Fig. 1 can find out that with the spring mechanism 22 of the instrument dispensing point 18 that can swing this embodiment is manual operation.As replacement scheme, can be provided with can electrically operated mechanism.This embodiment is selected or is imported through the display 16 that is embodied as touch-screen.But also can import through keyboard or like.
Fig. 2 is the front view of another exemplary embodiment of modularization automated tool dispensing machines 10 of the present invention.Automated tool dispensing machines 10 comprises a plurality of turnover panels that are arranged in the Qianmen 37, and the expanded range of these turnover panels covers the whole width of this automated tool dispensing machines and can carry out manual or electric operating.
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are the various embodiments of auger conveyor 24 and tool rack 26, wherein, particularly in Fig. 4, have showed the various cross sections of the tool rack 26 that generally is embodied as bar-shaped bar elements; Square-section, circular cross-section or double-T shaped cross section are for example arranged, and therefore, the respective bump with respect to the mid portion of tool rack 26 through longitudinal edge can form a kind of groove 28.The effect of groove 28 is fixedly auger conveyor 24 and/or instrument.Shown in two embodiments in the left side among Fig. 3, auger conveyor 24 can adopt and can make it by the size of groove 28 crosswise fixed, and perhaps adopting can be with the size of tool rack 26 encirclements, referring to two embodiments on the right among Fig. 3.Fig. 3 and embodiment shown in Figure 4 are exemplary; Tool rack 26 can adopt any cross sectional shape in principle, specifically is the size and dimension of treating means of delivery.As shown in Figure 3, the pitch of auger conveyor 24 also is different.The pitch aspect also will be selected by the concrete mode of auger conveyor 24 clampings according to concrete workpiece of carrying and workpiece.Instrument transport 34 of the present invention comprises the combination that is made up of auger conveyor 24 (the perhaps delivery element of other non-helical shapes) that is fit to and suitable tool rack 26; But these two parts preferably not necessarily must adopt the straight line design, and layout also not necessarily must be parallel to each other.As shown in Figure 3; Can carry small tool (promptly with parts or tool slider 30 (hereinafter referred is " a parts slide block 30 "); Keep flat or erect or be suspended on the instrument that is not carried on the tool rack 26 by auger conveyor 24 clampings), this parts slide block for example engages by tool rack 26 supportings and with auger conveyor 24.Parts slide block 30 is through the rotation of auger conveyor 24 provide and deliver from this auger conveyor towards the instrument motion of some directions and promotion instrument or tool unit motion together thereupon.If transport (for example emery wheel is exactly this situation) after can instrument or tool unit " being stringed together " or hang, the tool rack 26 of the circular cross-section shown in left side embodiment among right side embodiment and Fig. 4 among Fig. 3 is just preferred especially so.
Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 are the exemplary outfit of instrument transport 34.As shown in Figure 5; Small packet, box or similar type can be used as tool unit 32 of the present invention and are carried by auger conveyor 24, in the case, and selection operation of the every enforcement of workman; Just can the provide and deliver instrument of the same type of some rather than individual tool.The emery wheel of " being stringed together " that Fig. 5 rightmost side is showed.As shown in Figure 6, very big by the width difference of 34 of each instrument transports of next door 36 separations, concrete width is to be complementary with treating means of delivery.Can be clear that especially that from Fig. 6 diameter identical auger conveyor 24 substantially can be carried the instrument of various sizes.So, select according to instrument shown in Figure 6, instrument perhaps is positioned at auger conveyor 24 inside (referring to two the instrument transports 34 in left side), and perhaps two is side-prominent bigger in auger conveyor 24 outsides and outstanding amplitude.Particularly under second kind of situation (the instrument transport 34 on right side in referring to Fig. 6); Tool rack 26 is made up of the first bracket component 26a and the second bracket component 26b; Instrument lies low on these two bracket components generally along horizontal direction, and 24 of auger conveyors are arranged between two stands parts 26a, the 26b.
Fig. 7 is the diagrammatic side view of two kinds of embodiments in the tool box (particularly the instrument transport 34) of modularization automated tool dispensing machines 10 as shown in Figure 2.Automated tool dispensing machines 10 comprises Qianmen 37, be provided with in this Qianmen a plurality of can be around the groove 18 of lower horizontal axle 38 swing as instrument dispensing point of the present invention.Groove 18 has protecgulum 42 and instrument receiving-member 44; The two parts layout that meets at right angles substantially; Be connected with each other; And can or close and open with manual mode, or can close and open with electronic mode by the servomotor 52 that is fit to shown in Fig. 7 B by the vertical or horizontally extending handle (referring to Fig. 7 A) in each protecgulum 42.Another difference between two kinds of embodiments shown in Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B be shown in auger conveyor 24 with respect to the size of treating means of delivery 48.Shown in Fig. 7 A, instrument receiving-member 44 constitutes the extendible portion that tool box 20 is used for the bottom of ccontaining instrument transport 34 to a certain extent when groove 18 is in closed condition.Through the rotation of auger conveyor 24, instrument 48 is carried towards the accompanying drawing left direction and is dropped on instrument receiving-member 44.Let groove 18 around axle 38 swings with manual manipulation mode (Fig. 7 A) or by servomotor 52 automatic (Fig. 7 B) subsequently, thereby arrive the position shown in Fig. 7 B, so just can take out instrument (referring to Fig. 7 C) easily from the outside.The parts slide block 30 (referring to Fig. 7 B) that will engage with auger conveyor 24 transports element as auxiliary, and instrument 48 is moved towards groove 18 directions.Angle between protecgulum 42 and the instrument receiving-member 44 not necessarily must that kind as shown in Figure 7 be roughly 90 °, and it also can be for example less than 90 °.If less than 90 °, instrument receiving-member 44 will tilt towards auger conveyor 24 when groove 18 is in closed condition, and its advantage is the drop height and the impact strength that can reduce instrument 48.Shown in Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B, auger conveyor 24 is by 50 supportings of auger conveyor support.
Fig. 8 A is a view equivalent with Fig. 7 B.Fig. 8 B is the end-view of this structure of being made up of auger conveyor 24 and parts slide block 30, promptly sees the view to this structure from the left side of Fig. 8 A, therefrom can know and see that parts slide block 30 is bonded in the auger conveyor 24 of encirclement workpiece 48.Further shown in the arrow among Fig. 8 B and Fig. 8 C, tool rack 26 is adjustable-height both, can swing again, thereby and auger conveyor 24 between spatial relationship on be adjustable.Through instrument 48 being pushed away the centre position with respect to auger conveyor 24, can not make to be engaged with auger conveyor from middle clamping tools 48, so need not to use parts slide block 30 in this case by auger conveyor 24 with adjustable tool rack 26.Shown in Fig. 8 D, parts slide block 30 on being arranged in tool rack 26, also can directly be arranged in the bottom of instrument transport 34.
Fig. 9 is exemplary tool unit of the present invention and single workpiece of the same type.According to the present invention, these two kinds of distribution projects all are feasible, preferably will provide and deliver with the form of the tool unit that comprises a plurality of instruments of the same type than small tool.
Figure 10 to Figure 16 is the various exemplary instrument dispensing point of modularization automated tool dispensing machines of the present invention.Therefrom can know and see, automated tool dispensing machines 10 of the present invention can be used for the providing and delivering instrument of different shape and various sizes.
Figure 17 is the diagrammatic side view that comprises the tool model 54 in four tool boxes 20; Respectively establish an instrument transport 34 that comprises tool rack (not shown) and delivery element such as above-mentioned auger conveyor 24 (not shown) in each tool box; Wherein 20 can find out with the differing heights of instrument transport 34 from the tool box; Nethermost tool box 20 is used for stacking maximum or the heaviest instrument, and uppermost tool box 20 is used for stacking minimum or the lightest instrument.All tool boxes 20 or the instrument that instrument transport 34 carried all tool boxes in of being contained in or rather all drop and are embodied as can the dispensing of swing instrument putting on 18 of band angle groove same.
Figure 18 is the diagrammatic side view that comprises the tool model 54 in four tool boxes 20; Respectively establish an instrument transport 34 that comprises tool rack (not shown) and delivery element such as above-mentioned auger conveyor 24 (not shown) in each tool box, these tool racks and delivery element are roughly same length.Though the tool box 20 here all has equal height, they also can image pattern 17 shown in that kind differ from one another.Shown in figure 18, each instrument dispensing point 12 in these tool boxes 20 all is embodied as drawer-like and is arranged in corresponding tool transport 34 belows.In addition, instrument dispensing point 12 does not extend to the end of corresponding tool case 20 on its closed position, form Overlay District 56 thus.
As replacement scheme, the tool rack of instrument transport 34 (not shown) can (the right side) Figure 18 only extends to the position just over the starting point of above-mentioned Overlay District substantially, i.e. the position A of with dashed lines signal among Figure 18 from backmost.Instrument directly over the instrument that is positioned on the closed position of instrument dispensing point 12 is provided and delivered point 12 needn't use auger conveyor 24 to carry.Corresponding maintaining body (not shown) release that only need will keep corresponding tool with control impuls this moment chooses instrument just can drop in the drawer.The user for example imports identifier on the guidance panel of automated tool dispensing machines, just can produce this control impuls.In the case, auger conveyor 24 only extends to A place, position from behind.
As replacement scheme, said drawer can as indicated abovely only extend to instrument transport place, and so, the rear end of drawer is in the identical vertical plane with the front end of instrument transport substantially.
Figure 19 is the diagrammatic side view of tool model 54, and unique difference of the tool model shown in this tool model and Figure 18 is that instrument dispensing point 12 has extended to backmost (right side among Figure 19).
For the purpose of convenient understanding, preceding text are illustrated preferred implementation of the present invention, and still, the present invention can be accomplished through variety of way in its basic principle scope.So should understand the present invention like this, it has comprised all possible embodiment and the design of above-mentioned embodiment, and these embodiments and design can be accomplished in the scope of the invention that claims defined.
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10 modularization automated tool dispensing machines
12 instruments dispensing point (drawer type)
14 instrument selecting arrangements
16 displays
18 instruments dispensing point (can swing)
20 tool boxes
22 spring mechanisms
24 auger conveyors
26 tool racks
The bracket component of 26a 26
The bracket component of 26b 26
28 26 groove
30 parts or tool slider
32 tool units
34 instrument transport=24+26
36 next doors
37 Qianmens
38 trunnion axis
42 protecgulums
44 instrument receiving-members
48 workpiece
50 auger conveyor supports
52 servomotors
54 tool models
56 Overlay Districts

Claims (27)

1. modularization automated tool dispensing machines comprises:
At least one instrument dispensing module; Said instrument dispensing module comprises at least one tool box and a plurality of instrument transport; Be provided with the instrument that is gathered into a plurality of instrument classifications in the said tool box; Each corresponding instrument classification of said instrument transport and instrument that respectively will a said instrument classification are delivered to the instrument point of providing and delivering, and wherein, said instrument classification is limited tool types, tool sizes and/or instrument weight as tool parameters respectively; And
One instrument selecting arrangement is used to select instrument classification of expecting and the number of tools that needs dispensing, and is used for starting choosing the pairing instrument transport of instrument classification.
2. automated tool dispensing machines as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, in one or more said instrument classifications, said instrument is gathered into a plurality of each tool unit that are made up of the instrument of defined amount.
3. according to claim 1 or claim 2 automated tool dispensing machines is characterized in that, said at least one instrument dispensing module comprises a plurality of being arranged side by side and/or stacked up and down tool box, and said tool box respectively is assigned with the own instrument point of providing and delivering.
4. like claim 1 or 3 described automated tool dispensing machines, it is characterized in that said at least one instrument dispensing module comprises a plurality of being arranged side by side and/or stacked up and down tool box, said tool box is assigned with a shared instrument dispensing point.
5. automated tool dispensing machines as claimed in claim 4 is characterized in that, the drop height of heavy industry tool from said instrument transport to said instrument dispensing point be the drop height from said instrument transport to said instrument dispensing point less than the light industry tool.
6. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 5, it is characterized in that the layout in said at least one tool box is mainly considered said weight parameter.
7. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 6; It is characterized in that; Said instrument dispensing point be embodied as can be between a closed position and an enable possition around a groove of trunnion axis swing, the instrument chosen is transported in the said groove so that taking-up.
8. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 6; It is characterized in that; Said instrument dispensing point is embodied as a turnover panel that can between a closed position and an enable possition, overturn around a trunnion axis; Can arrive a receiving magazine or storage bin through said turnover panel, the instrument chosen is transported in said receiving magazine or the storage bin so that take out.
9. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 6; It is characterized in that; Said instrument dispensing point is embodied as a drawer that can between a closed position and an enable possition, move, and the instrument chosen is transported in the said drawer so that taking-up.
10. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 7 to 9, it is characterized in that said instrument dispensing point can electronicly close and/or open.
11., it is characterized in that said at least one tool box is embodied as the drawer that can from said at least one instrument dispensing module, extract out like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 6.
12. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 11; It is characterized in that; Said at least one tool box of said at least one tool model is can arrive through a door with the positive face closure of said at least one tool model or said automated tool dispensing machines, and said instrument dispensing is put and is incorporated in said.
13., it is characterized in that being provided with a plurality of being arranged side by side and/or stacked up and down instrument dispensing module like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 12.
14. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 13; It is characterized in that; Said a plurality of instrument transport comprises that respectively one has the auger conveyor of a corresponding tool frame; Wherein, the instrument that is carried by said tool rack can be carried towards said instrument dispensing point direction by a rotating driving device of said auger conveyor on said tool rack.
15. automated tool dispensing machines as claimed in claim 14 is characterized in that said tool rack all is embodied as bar elements.
16., it is characterized in that when said tool rack was carried said instrument, said instrument was suspended on the said tool rack like claim 14 or 15 described automated tool dispensing machines.
17., it is characterized in that when said tool rack was carried said instrument, said instrument kept flat or is erected on the said tool rack like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 14 to 16.
18., it is characterized in that the tool rack in the said instrument transport is arranged in the corresponding with it auger conveyor like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 14 to 17.
19., it is characterized in that it is outside that the tool rack in the said instrument transport is arranged in corresponding with it auger conveyor like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 14 to 18.
20., it is characterized in that said auger conveyor is respectively by corresponding with it tool rack supporting like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 14 to 19.
21., it is characterized in that the instrument transport of distributing to a tool box is adjustable to the relative vertical range of the bottom in this tool box like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 20.
22., it is characterized in that said instrument dispensing point provides about there being the information of an instrument with optics and/or acoustically like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 21.
23., it is characterized in that said instrument dispensing point show tools identification parameter like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 22.
24. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 23, it is characterized in that, can see said at least one tool box from the outside of said automated tool dispensing machines.
25. like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 24, it is characterized in that, be provided with one and be used to show the also display unit of the quantity of alternative instrument of every kind of instrument classification.
26. automated tool dispensing machines as claimed in claim 9 is characterized in that, said drawer is at least below its pull direction of its upper edge, closed position at least partly extends to said instrument transport.
27. the method by the instrument of providing and delivering like each described automated tool dispensing machines in the claim 1 to 26 comprises the following steps:
Select an instrument and input to need the number of tools of dispensing through operating said instrument selecting arrangement;
Start corresponding instrument transport with said instrument selecting arrangement;
Open said instrument dispensing point; And
After taking out said instrument, close said instrument dispensing point.
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